The scientists determined the size of the earthquake by combining forces when the tsunami triggered them>
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
the indian ocean earthquake/tsunami lasted around about 5-10 minutes in that time the whole town was brought down:(
great scientists and their inventions
Indian Dances and Pastimes - 1912 was released on: USA: 21 December 1912
The Little Indian Model - 1912 was released on: USA: 4 December 1912
December 26, 2004
A tsunami happened during the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24 2004
It seems that scientists and doctors are still working out how much people lost their lives in the Japan Tsnami and Earthquake in 2012, on websites people are saying more than 500,000 but there isnt an exact number yet.
The earthquake having the longest recorded duration occurredunderwater, in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. It lasted for 8-10 minutes (depending on the threshold applied).
In the Indian Ocean
The 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean was caused by an undersea megathrust earthquake. The tsunami took place on the 26th of December.
The biggest earthquake in our century is the Indian Ocean earthquake in December 2004 with a magnitude of 9.1. But that's not exactly in the last five years, so the Sendai earthquake in Japan today (March 11, 2011) is the biggest earthquake in the last 5 years, with a magnitude of 8.9.
December 26 2004, there was an 9.2 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean which caused almost 200,000 deaths
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
Indian scientists are very Bright, They recently Invented Mangalyan.
Through DNA testing, scientists have determined that the first aboriginal people in Australia originated from the Indian subcontinent. When they migrated to Australia, they arrived via a series of land bridges.
The second strongest earthquake in the world occurred on December 26 2004 and had a magnitude of 9.3. The epicenter was on the ocean floor near the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia and caused a deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean